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Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.

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Auctioneers share where demand is strongest in Sydney and Perth

New data is showing that auctions are starting to lose ground overall, but there’s still some pockets where investors...
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Tips for the future of Queensland's regional hotspots

With Queensland’s economy relying on a mix of tourism and mining, the next three years shows promise for regional...
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“Fundamental misunderstanding” in negative gearing changes

Further analysis of Labor’s negative gearing proposal from industry bodies suggests it is not compatible with the...
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Which technology will be key to the future of the rental market?

A new report predicts the technology that will be at the heart of the rental industry in years to come - and it's one...
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Land demand spikes across Australia, latest figures show

New data has shown vacant residential land demand is up across the capital cities over the June 2018 quarter.
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Units outperform houses in Sydney and Melbourne in new report

Fresh data has found that Sydney and Melbourne units are actually outperforming houses over the September quarter,...
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Rising demand in regional WA pointing to improving market

Demand is heating up across regional WA as both sales activity and house prices have increased over the September...
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The 6 trends evolving the future of housing revealed

The expectations of renters are set to evolve as urban residential design does. Here are what investors need to know...
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Positive signs for Spring NSW market in new data

The warmer weather has driven Sydney vacancy rates down, new data from the Real Estate Institute of NSW reveals.
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First-home buyers ‘hurt’ by tighter lending environment

While experts believe that most property investors will be fine as lending interventions are implemented, first-home...
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Data tips stable hot spots amid downturn

The dynamics of supply and demand are not ideal for investors in many areas across Australia, but buyers’ agents are...
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Home values down despite slight recovery

Although three of the major capital cities recorded rising home values, overall values were dragged down by declines in...
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The different types of home loans for investors explored

Having a well-structured mortgage loan that suits the investor’s specific goals, capabilities and limitations is...
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Hotspots reignite in WA as rental demand surges

Every aspect of Perth’s rental market over the September 2018 quarter is benefiting property investors as rental...
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The 3 habits Millennial investors need to change

Millennials are facing a unique property investment horizon compared to their predecessors. We speak to a Generation Y...
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The ‘ripple effect’ in property investment

Finding the next property markets set to boom can be as easy as looking out into their 'prime neighbours'. Find out how...
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How smart investors are thriving in a tight lending environment

While acquiring finance for property has become harder due to recent lending interventions, experts believe that...
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Regional areas winning over capital cities as markets soften

New sales data shows that regional areas are outpacing capital cities in clearing properties for sale, against a...
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Property commentator shares how far $500k will take you in a capital city

Investors aiming to buy low might be doing their portfolio more harm than good if growth is their goal, according to...
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Capital city property markets primed for growth

Property lecturer and Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) chairman Peter Koulizos shares the suburbs...
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Data reveals capital city vacancy rates, house rents hold steady

Fresh data reveals capital city vacancy rates were relatively steady over September, with the majority tightening...
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Battered investor market shows more signs of improvement

Perth’s property market saw affordability improve over the September 2018 quarter with a slight softening of house...
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Only one major capital city sees value rise

Most of Australia's major capital cities continued to record value falls last week, the most recent data shows.
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Developer eyes Sydney’s south-west as boom area

A national property developer believes south-west Sydney will house the lion's share of Sydney's growth in the coming...
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Investment hotspots record rental drops for units

Two capital city favourites for property investors reported declines in unit rents in the last quarter, according to...
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